Jobless

/ˈdʒɑːbləs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Without a job; unemployed.

After the factory closure, many workers found themselves jobless.

Referring to the state of being unemployed.

The economic downturn left a large portion of the population jobless.

Describing someone who is actively seeking employment but currently does not have a job.

She spent months jobless before finally landing an interview.

From the word 'job' combined with the suffix '-less'.

jobless recovery

An economic situation where the economy grows but unemployment remains high.

jobless rate

The percentage of the labor force that is unemployed.

jobless claims

Applications for unemployment benefits.

unemployment

The state of being unemployed.

disemployment

The condition of being out of work or unemployed.

employer

A person or organization that hires people to work.

Broke

After losing his job, he was totally broke.

On the bench

She is currently on the bench waiting for a new job offer.